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Rows of missile launchers at a Chinese military base.

China Rapidly Expands Long-Range Nuclear Missile Arsenal

China is rapidly boosting its nuclear arsenal, with over 600 operational warheads stockpiled as of mid-2024, and is expected to surge past 1,000 by 2030, according to Pentagon estimates. This aggressive expansion is driven by the modernization of the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force, described by the US Department of Defense as the world’s most active and diverse missile development program.

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Satellite view of a desert military base with new hardened structures.

China Builds Mysterious Hardened Structures At Missile Test Base

China has built mysterious hardened structures at a missile test base in Inner Mongolia, sparking intrigue over their purpose and capabilities. New satellite images reveal a pattern of rectangular structures with retractable roofs, potentially capable of launching multiple missiles.

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